Dominic Colón is a talented and accomplished individual, hailing from the Bronx, New York. As an actor, he has garnered widespread recognition for his portrayal of Manny Spamboni on the esteemed Emmy Award-winning children's show, The Electric Company.
Throughout his illustrious career, spanning over 15 years, Dominic has appeared in a plethora of movies and television shows, including Power, Orange is the New Black, Mr. Robot, and most recently, a recurring role opposite Benicio Del Toro, Paul Dano, and Patricia Arquette in the Golden Globe-nominated Showtime limited series Escape at Dannemora.
In addition to his impressive acting credentials, Dominic is also a skilled writer and producer. His screenplay for the short film CRUSH won the HBO/New York International Film Festival Short Film Script Competition, earning him $15,000 and 19 days to produce, shoot, and complete the film. CRUSH went on to play on HBO for over a year and screened at numerous national and international film festivals, including FRAMELINE, OUTFEST: FUSION, OUT IN AFRICA, and OUT IN RUSSIA.
In 2014, Dominic embarked on a remarkable weight loss journey, shedding an astonishing 180 pounds. This life-changing experience inspired his second short film, SKIN, a comedy about a young man who, after extreme weight loss, is afraid to have sex with his boyfriend without a shirt. Dominic's screenplay for SKIN won the 2016 BRIO Award for Screenwriting, and both SKIN and CRUSH were licensed and are currently airing on HereTV.
Dominic is also a dedicated educator, having taught acting and playwriting at Riker's Island, as well as various schools, hospitals, and Juvenile Justice facilities throughout New York City. As a two-time National Association of Latino Independent Producer's Latino Media Market Fellow, Dominic has showcased his feature film screenplay, WERQ IT!, and his short-form series, Papi.
Throughout his multifaceted career, Dominic Colón has consistently demonstrated his versatility, creativity, and dedication to his craft, earning him a reputation as a talented and accomplished individual in the entertainment industry.
